Mrs. Gao is 38 years old this year. Since having children, she resigned to take care of them at home. After lunch one day, Mrs. Gao felt a bit stuffy at home and decided to go downstairs for some fresh air. Hurriedly finishing her meal, she grabbed the utensils and went downstairs.
Just as she reached the ground floor near Peng’s house, she was about to greet an acquaintance when suddenly everything went dark, and she collapsed on the ground. A passerby quickly dialed 120. After being examined at the hospital, it was found that Mrs. Gao fainted due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Upon hearing the doctor’s explanation, her husband was astonished. They undergo regular check-ups every year, so how could Mrs. Gao have high blood fat?
Surprisingly, the cause of Mrs. Gao’s high blood fat was the trending “it” from the internet. During the lockdown, Mrs. Gao, bored at home, came across a popular video about making cakes online and decided to give it a try.
Mrs. Gao, feeling spontaneous, started making cakes using her electric rice cooker. With each attempt, she felt she was improving and soon became addicted to baking. Moreover, she kept adding sugar, lots of white sugar, using up several pounds in just a week.
The sudden increase in Mrs. Gao’s blood fat was due to consuming excessive high-sugar cakes. These sugars, upon entering the body, turn into fat. Coupled with her lack of exercise, the increased blood fat clogs the blood vessels.
Apart from white sugar, these three foods also contribute to high blood fat and should be consumed in moderation:
1. Milk Tea:
Milk tea is becoming increasingly popular among young people with various types available. However, many milk teas contain high amounts of sugar and fat, and it’s rare to find low-sugar or fat-free options. Excessive consumption of milk tea leads to increased body fat, damages blood vessels, and can cause cardiovascular diseases.
2. Hotpot:
Hotpot is spicy and greasy food that contains a significant amount of fat. Prolonged consumption can lead to vascular aging, increasing blood fat levels. Despite being delicious, hotpot should be consumed in moderation to control fat intake.
3. Salted Duck Eggs:
Salted duck eggs are high in salt content and can elevate blood pressure, reducing blood vessel elasticity and potentially leading to cardiovascular diseases. Cured duck eggs contain a significant amount of fats and cholesterol, especially the yolk, which can elevate blood fat levels, disrupt blood flow, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Experiencing the following symptoms suggests high blood fat levels, so caution is necessary:
1. Excessive Sleepiness: Elevated blood fat slows down blood flow, reducing oxygen supply to the brain, leading to fatigue and drowsiness.
2. Developing Yellow Flesh Tumors: Yellow flesh tumors appearing around the eyes or neck are indicative of high blood fat levels. Reduced blood flow due to high blood fat may lead to vessel blockages, causing toxin buildup on the skin surface as yellow flesh tumors.
3. Leg Cramps: Calcium deficiency can cause leg cramps, and high blood fat levels can contribute to leg cramps. Increased frequency of leg cramps indicates elevated blood fat levels, especially during sleep, when reduced blood circulation due to high blood fat slows down the flow, leading to leg cramps.
To prevent an increase in blood fat levels, focus on the following two aspects:
1. Drink More Tea:
Tea aids in blood circulation, reduces impurities in the blood, lowering blood fat levels. Additionally, adding beneficial herbal ingredients like chrysanthemum, cassia seeds, honeysuckle, and burdock root to hot water helps maintain blood health and lower blood fat levels.
Drink several cups daily to reduce blood fat levels, improve blood health, and enhance blood vessel elasticity.
2. Maintain a Healthy Diet:
Individuals with high blood fat levels need to be particularly mindful of their diet. Avoid excessive consumption of spicy, greasy, fried foods as they elevate blood fat levels. Increasing intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods can help lower blood fat levels, promoting a healthy diet.
